Direct Support/Driver Hybrid

Devereux•Newfoundland, PA

11d•Hybrid

About The Position

This is a hybrid position that supports both the Transportation department and our Tobyhanna Day Program. Devereux Pocono Center provides programs and services for adults with developmental disabilities. As a Direct Support/Driver for Devereux, you will have variety in your role. Responsibilities include providing safe transportation for Pocono Center individuals, being responsible for their supervision and ensuring their physical, emotional, and personal needs are met. You will also assist in hygiene tasks such as showering or toileting, support individuals throughout their daily routine, including joining them in community outings, and attend in-service training programs to develop skills. Related duties, special assignments, and projects as assigned by the coordinator will also be part of the role.

Requirements

Minimum high school diploma or GED required.
One (1) year preferred of human service experience working with children, adolescents, or adults preferred.
Must possess a valid driver’s license.
Ability to complete required new hire orientation class.
Possess a valid license.
Significant amounts of walking, sitting, and standing.
Some lifting and/or managing resistance required related to applying physical intervention techniques upwards of 50 lbs. or more.
Some repetitive wrist/hand movements, normal hearing and vision.
Occasional use of computers and office equipment.
Occasional driving of Devereux vehicles for business purposes.
Ability to meet 100% mastery of Safe and Positive Approaches.

Nice To Haves

Earn an additional $0.29/hr if you have an active CNA
Earn an additional $1/hr increase to base pay with an active NADSP Level 1 Certification
Be empathetic, a team player, have excellent written and verbal communication skills, energetic, creative, understand the theories of behavior management and positive reinforcement, and represent yourself as a positive role model.
Have a strong passion for working with and helping children and adolescents with special needs

Responsibilities

Provide safe transportation for Pocono Center individuals
Be responsible for supervision of individuals and seeing that their physical, emotional and personal needs are met
Assist in hygiene tasks such as showering or toileting
Support individuals throughout daily routine, including joining them in community outings
Attend in-service training programs to develop skills
Perform related duties, special assignments and projects as assigned by coordinator

Benefits

Competitive Pay: $18.00–$20.52/hr based on experience and education
Time Off Sell Back program
Flexible Pay Access: Get up to 50% of your earnings before payday with PayActiv
Comprehensive health and welfare program to eligible full-time employees, family members and domestic partners.
Medical (including telemedicine via phone, web, app), dental, prescription drug, preventative care, and mental health services.
Student loan debt assistance, tuition reimbursement and continuing education assistance.
Generous time-off (start accruing 1st day)
403(b) retirement plan with matching benefit
Voluntary/employee paid supplemental life and accident coverage.
Employee assistance / work-life balance program.